New Firmware Update for Kingston SSDNow V200

New Firmware Update for Kingston SSDNow V200

SSDNow V200, the latest generation of the entry-level, budget V series, helps consumers revive and extend the life of their current PC, bringing value and high performance to consumers looking for a super affordable upgrade option. Aiming to support their customers fully, Kingston announced a new firmware update for the 64GB and 128GB SSDNow V200 that increases performance and fixes known bugs. 

The new firmware update increases IOPS performance for the 64GB and 128GB capacities. Random write IOPS have increased 136 percent for the 64GB, and 129 percent for the 128GB. Random read IOPS have increased 22 percent for the 64GB, and 5 percent for the 128GB compared to the previous drive. The 256GB capacity is unaffected and does not require the firmware update. For current owners of the 64GB and 128GB SSDNow V200, the firmware update can be found here.

The following is the full press release:

Kingston, the independent world leader in memory products, today announced a new firmware update for the 64GB and 128GB SSDNow V200 that increases performance and fixes known bugs. The SSDNow V200 is the latest generation of the entry-level, budget V series that helps consumers revive and extend the life of their current PC, bringing value and high performance to consumers looking for a super affordable upgrade option.

The new firmware update increases IOPS performance for the 64GB and 128GB capacities. Random write IOPS have increased 136 percent for the 64GB, and 129 percent for the 128GB. Random read IOPS have increased 22 percent for the 64GB, and 5 percent for the 128GB compared to the previous drive. The 256GB capacity is unaffected and does not require the firmware update. For current owners of the 64GB and 128GB SSDNow V200, the firmware update can be found at www.kingston.com/en/support/technical/downloads?product=sv200s3&filename=V200fw_120506a.

The SSDNow V200 is available in 64GB, 128GB and 256GB capacities as either a stand-alone drive or as an upgrade kit to make installation easy. The desktop bundle kit includes the SSD, cloning software, DVD with step-by-step installation video, cables (SATA data and power), and 3.5″ hard-drive mounting brackets and hardware. The notebook bundle includes the SSD, DVD with step-by-step installation video, cloning software and a 2.5″ external enclosure for easy OS and data transfer from HDD to SSD during cloning.

Kingston SSDs are backed by a three-year warranty and free live technical support. For more information, please visit www.kingston.com/en/ssd.